NASA technology readiness level framework
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The NASA technology readiness level framework is a standardized scale used by NASA to assess and communicate the maturity of technologies from initial concept through to spaceflight-ready implementation.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| NASA TRL framework | 1 |
| NASA technology readiness level framework canonical | 1 |
| Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3704284 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: NASA technology readiness level framework Context triple: [NASA Astrophysics Technology Program, relatedTo, NASA technology readiness level framework]
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A.
Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program
The Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program is a NASA initiative that explores high-risk, high-reward aviation technologies and concepts to enable revolutionary advances in future air transportation.
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B.
Technology Demonstration Missions Program
The Technology Demonstration Missions Program is a NASA initiative that tests and validates cutting-edge space technologies in relevant environments to reduce risk and enable future science and exploration missions.
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C.
NASA’s Launch Services infrastructure
NASA’s Launch Services infrastructure is the integrated network of facilities, systems, and support services that plan, manage, and execute the agency’s uncrewed space launch missions.
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D.
NASA Astrophysics Technology Program
The NASA Astrophysics Technology Program is a research and development initiative that advances cutting-edge technologies to enable future space-based and ground-based astrophysics missions.
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E.
INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook
The INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook is a comprehensive reference guide that defines best practices, processes, and principles for the application of systems engineering across the entire system life cycle.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: NASA technology readiness level framework Target entity description: The NASA technology readiness level framework is a standardized scale used by NASA to assess and communicate the maturity of technologies from initial concept through to spaceflight-ready implementation.
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A.
Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program
The Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program is a NASA initiative that explores high-risk, high-reward aviation technologies and concepts to enable revolutionary advances in future air transportation.
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B.
Technology Demonstration Missions Program
The Technology Demonstration Missions Program is a NASA initiative that tests and validates cutting-edge space technologies in relevant environments to reduce risk and enable future science and exploration missions.
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C.
NASA’s Launch Services infrastructure
NASA’s Launch Services infrastructure is the integrated network of facilities, systems, and support services that plan, manage, and execute the agency’s uncrewed space launch missions.
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D.
NASA Astrophysics Technology Program
The NASA Astrophysics Technology Program is a research and development initiative that advances cutting-edge technologies to enable future space-based and ground-based astrophysics missions.
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E.
INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook
The INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook is a comprehensive reference guide that defines best practices, processes, and principles for the application of systems engineering across the entire system life cycle.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
maturity assessment scale
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technology readiness assessment framework ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
NASA TRL framework
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linked to:
NASA technology readiness level framework
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| appliesTo |
aerospace technologies
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engineering technologies ⓘ space technologies ⓘ |
| coversPhase |
basic principles observed
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concept formulation ⓘ flight proven operation ⓘ flight qualification ⓘ laboratory validation ⓘ relevant environment validation ⓘ system prototype demonstration ⓘ |
| describes | technology lifecycle ⓘ |
| developedBy |
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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linked to:
NASA
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| domain |
project management
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space mission design ⓘ systems engineering ⓘ |
| hasLevel |
TRL 1
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TRL 2 ⓘ TRL 3 ⓘ TRL 4 ⓘ TRL 5 ⓘ TRL 6 ⓘ TRL 7 ⓘ TRL 8 ⓘ TRL 9 ⓘ |
| hasLevelCount | 9 ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
assess technology maturity
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communicate technology maturity ⓘ |
| hasScaleMaximum | TRL 9 ⓘ |
| hasScaleMinimum | TRL 1 ⓘ |
| influenced |
Department of Defense technology readiness level framework
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European Commission technology readiness levels ⓘ European Space Agency technology readiness level framework ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
integration readiness level
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manufacturing readiness level ⓘ technology readiness assessment ⓘ |
| standardizedIn |
NASA systems engineering documentation
ⓘ
NASA technology readiness assessment guidelines ⓘ |
| usedBy |
NASA
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NASA contractors ⓘ NASA mission directorates ⓘ NASA programs and projects ⓘ
linked to:
NASA space missions
aerospace industry ⓘ space agencies worldwide ⓘ |
| usedFor |
funding decisions
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mission formulation ⓘ project decision making ⓘ risk assessment ⓘ technology development planning ⓘ technology portfolio management ⓘ |
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Subject: NASA technology readiness level framework Description of subject: The NASA technology readiness level framework is a standardized scale used by NASA to assess and communicate the maturity of technologies from initial concept through to spaceflight-ready implementation.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Major Defense Acquisition Program
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includesPhase
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Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase
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subject linked to:
Major Defense Acquisition Programs
linked to: NASA technology readiness level framework
linked to: NASA technology readiness level framework